Ad #7729390
MLS #DESU2107880
A singular achievement in modern coastal architecture, this
40220 SUGAR HILL Rd, North Bethany, Delaware, 19930
$8,495,000
6Beds
4Baths
4,200Sqft
0.250Acres
About this property
A singular achievement in modern coastal architecture, this oceanfront residence located within the private gated SeaDel community in North Bethany Beach was designed by Robert Gurney, FAIA - one of the most celebrated architects in the Mid-Atlantic - and stands as a landmark property in Delaware's luxury beach real estate market. Hovering above pristine Atlantic dunes, this six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath architectural home offers unobstructed ocean views and a living experience that is genuinely irreplaceable. The home's minimalist exterior - a refined composition of fiber cement board, stucco, and wood - gives way to an interior defined by reclaimed walnut flooring, crisp white painted millwork, and the kind of meticulous detailing that elevates every surface. This is not a beach house. It is a work of art you live in. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with flat-panel white cabinetry and a full suite of Miele appliances, including a built-in coffee system. Fixtures throughout are sourced from Hans Grohe and Graff Designs - two benchmarks of luxury bath and kitchen hardware - ensuring every touchpoint reflects the home's uncompromising standard of finish. Engineered to maximize its oceanfront site, the home was constructed on twenty-two existing pilings plus eight new, expanding the building envelope in full compliance with DNREC coastal regulations - a configuration that cannot be replicated under today's code. Wood slat detailing on the south facade and lower levels draws in ocean breezes naturally, while the west-facing stairwell filters light without heat gain. The result is a home that feels as though it was conceived by the ocean itself. Indoor-outdoor living is seamless. Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views anchor every principal living space, and the boundary between the natural landscape and the interior dissolves entirely. For buyers seeking a Delaware beach home that transcends the ordinary - a true architect-designed oceanfront estate with irreplaceable design provenance - this is it.
Property Features
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 Sqft
Built in 2014
0.250 Acres
3 Stories
On Beachfront
Driveway
Siding: Mixed
Has Fireplace
Zoned
Sussex County
SEA DEL ESTATES Community
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Justin Noble
Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty
302-897-7499
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Listing Agent: Justin Noble (License #: RS-0025175) 302-897-7499
Broker: Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 302-542-6610 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 302-542-6610 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$8,495,000
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,200
Sqft
40220 SUGAR HILL Rd, North Bethany, Delaware, 19930
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MLS# DESU2107880
A singular achievement in modern coastal architecture, this
$8,495,000
40220 SUGAR HILL Rd, North Bethany, Delaware, 19930
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,200
Sqft
0.250
Acres
$8,495,000
40220 SUGAR HILL Rd, North Bethany, Delaware, 19930
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 Sqft
0.250 Acres
A singular achievement in modern coastal architecture, this oceanfront residence located within the private gated SeaDel community in North Bethany Beach was designed by Robert Gurney, FAIA - one of the most celebrated architects in the Mid-Atlantic - and stands as a landmark property in Delaware's luxury beach real estate market. Hovering above pristine Atlantic dunes, this six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath architectural home offers unobstructed ocean views and a living experience that is genuinely irreplaceable. The home's minimalist exterior - a refined composition of fiber cement board, stucco, and wood - gives way to an interior defined by reclaimed walnut flooring, crisp white painted millwork, and the kind of meticulous detailing that elevates every surface. This is not a beach house. It is a work of art you live in. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with flat-panel white cabinetry and a full suite of Miele appliances, including a built-in coffee system. Fixtures throughout are sourced from Hans Grohe and Graff Designs - two benchmarks of luxury bath and kitchen hardware - ensuring every touchpoint reflects the home's uncompromising standard of finish. Engineered to maximize its oceanfront site, the home was constructed on twenty-two existing pilings plus eight new, expanding the building envelope in full compliance with DNREC coastal regulations - a configuration that cannot be replicated under today's code. Wood slat detailing on the south facade and lower levels draws in ocean breezes naturally, while the west-facing stairwell filters light without heat gain. The result is a home that feels as though it was conceived by the ocean itself. Indoor-outdoor living is seamless. Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views anchor every principal living space, and the boundary between the natural landscape and the interior dissolves entirely. For buyers seeking a Delaware beach home that transcends the ordinary - a true architect-designed oceanfront estate with irreplaceable design provenance - this is it.
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HOME DETAILS
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,200 Sqft
Built in 2014
0.250 Acres
3 Stories
BEACH & VIEW
On Beachfront
EXTERIOR
Driveway
Siding: Mixed
INTERIOR
Has Fireplace
Zoned
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
Sussex County
SEA DEL ESTATES Community
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DESU2107880
Listing Agent: Justin Noble (License #: RS-0025175) 302-897-7499
Broker: Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 302-542-6610 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 302-542-6610 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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